Audit Specialist 3

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Audit Specialist 3

Salary

$66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2024-14296-03720

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OB BOA Spcl Auds Div

Opening Date

12/11/2024

Closing Date

12/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03720

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00815026

Bureau / Division

EX Office of the Budget, Bureau of Audits, Special Audits Division

Worksite Address

555 Walnut Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

Mindi Klinger

Contact Phone

717.214.3871

Contact Email

minklinger@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

A re you interested in joining a highly motivated team of internal auditors focused on providing a variety of risk-based engagement services throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? As an Audit Specialist 3, you will have the opportunity to utilize your skills to help safeguard assets and provide oversight of taxpayer dollars used to support the functions of PA state government. If you wish to explore a rewarding career that offers great benefits, training, and opportunities for advancement, we invite you to apply for a chance to become a vital asset to the Bureau of Audits.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Audit Specialist 3, you will lead a variety of audits, engagements, and reviews in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. Responsibilities include developing risk assessment or evaluating risk assessment developed by staff based on audit objectives, developing or reviewing the development of the audit program and objectives, and interpreting agreements, contracts, policies, legislation, rules, and regulations.

In this role, you will conduct audit testing in accordance with the audit program, develop questions in order to gain an understanding of auditee’s policies and procedures, obtain documents from auditee to conduct audit testing and to support the auditee’s policies and procedures, and analyze documents prepared by staff in TeamMate. You will have the opportunity to prepare and review audit findings and recommendations and complete final audit reports in preparation for management review. You will be expected to adhere to all office policies, Commonwealth directives, the Code of Conduct and work toward achievement of Office of the Budget and Bureau of Audit objectives and performance measures. This position reports to the Audit Manager and will communicate the progress of assignments or specified issues related to audit work and will assign work the Executive Audit Specialists and Executive Financial Associates.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00136700)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

• AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available upon completion of probationary period.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. Please keep in mind that while this is a full-time telework position, that can change at any time at the Governor's discretion. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Audit Specialist 2;or

• Three years of professional auditing experience and a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by eighteen [18] credits in accounting and auditing;or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which included the required eighteen [18] credits in accounting and auditing.

  Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires you to possess 2 years of demonstrated experience in any one of the following areas:

• Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book)

• Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards

• Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Standards

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Standards

• Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book)/COSO

• Note:Any combination of experience equaling 2 years in the above areas is acceptable.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

  Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

  If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

  The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Selective Certification: Do you possess two or more years of combined full-time experience within the following areas? -Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) -Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards -Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Standards -American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Standards -Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book)/COSONOTE: ANY COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE EQUALING 2 YEARS IN THE ABOVE AREAS IS ACCEPTABLE.

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you indicated YES to the question above, please describe the details of the experience you possess. Please be sure to address the items listed below in your response. The claimed experience must also be provided within the experience section of your application. If you indicated NO to the question above, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The specific duties you performed related to your experience with the following areas: -Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) -Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards -Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Standards -American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Standards -Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book)/COSO

• Your level of responsibility

  03

  Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Audit Specialist 2 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  05

  How many years of full-time professional auditing experience do you possess?

• 3 years or more

• 2 but less than 3 years

• 1 but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

  06

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  07

  Have you completed a bachelor's degree? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes

• No

  08

  Have you completed 18 or more college-level credits in accounting or auditing? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes

• No

  09

  You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

  10

  WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ANALYTICS

Analyzes data to arrive at conclusions related to internal controls, or identifying risk or trends, by utilizing computer assisted audit tools to enter, access, or retrieve necessary financial information.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience entering, accessing, or retrieving data from computer assisted audit tools to perform reviews of electronic data processing procedures to assess internal controls, identify risk or trends, or arrive at appropriate conclusions.

• B. I have experience entering, accessing, or retrieving data from computer assisted audit tools to perform reviews of electronic data processing procedures; however, someone else was responsible for assessing internal controls, identify risk or trends, or arriving at appropriate conclusions.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to strategic management, data analysis, information systems, or accounting systems.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  11

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience entering, accessing, or retrieving data from computer assisted audit tools to perform reviews of electronic data processing procedures.

• Your level of responsibility.

  12

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  13

  WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – CONDUCTS AUDITS

Completes audits and related engagements, such as agreed-upon procedures, performance and financial/related audits, special reviews and other various assignments under established criteria including applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations. Completes audit related engagements, with deference to time budgets, to include the following planning, testing, and reporting duties: selected the procedures and approach best suited to the assignment, performed risk assessments, participated in engagement planning meetings, applied and documented sampling techniques, conducted entrance and exit conferences, and documented testing in professional work papers which support issued report.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience conducting audit and audit related engagements in accordance with established criteria. I was responsible for completing planning, testing, and reporting duties to ensure the accuracy of the final product.

• B. I have experience conducting audit and audit related engagements in accordance with established criteria. I was responsible for completing planning, testing, and reporting duties; however, someone else was responsible for the final product.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  14

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience conducting audit and audit related engagements in accordance with established criteria.

• Your experience completing planning, testing, and reporting duties.

• Your level of responsibility.

  15

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  16

  WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION

Conducts research for any criteria as identified as controlling the activity being audited. Investigates and documents work completed to reach conclusions.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience researching records and files for various audit related activities. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources including oral, paper, or electronic and determining relevance to the engagement.

• B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a source that someone else identified. I was responsible for determining relevance to the engagement.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or data collection.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  17

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed related to research and documentation.

• Your level of responsibility.

  18

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

  19

  WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTING

Authors reports that convey the findings of audit-related engagements. Reports include information such as results of testing, compliance with rules and regulations, current or potential risk, as well as recommendations for corrective action to identified deficiencies. Reviews reports for completeness, clarity, and substantiation by supporting work papers in order to ensure that the conclusions, findings and recommendations are expressed in a clear, concise, and constructive manner and are consistently appropriate in view of the work performed.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience preparing audit or audit related reports including documenting discrepancies and audit findings. I was responsible for ensuring the report was substantiated and the conclusions and recommendations are expressed in a clear, concise, and constructive manner.

• B. I have experience preparing audit or audit related reports including documenting discrepancies and audit findings. Someone else was responsible for ensuring the report was substantiated and the conclusions and recommendations are expressed in a clear, concise, and constructive manner.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.

• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

  20

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience preparing audit or audit related reports including documenting discrepancies and audit findings.

• Your level of responsibility.

  21

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

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Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov